UTTARAKHAND
UTTARAKHAND SYLLABUS
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SECTION I: GENERAL STUDIES
1. Current events of National and International importance. 2. Sports and Entertainment. 3. Indian History (ancient, medieval, modern). 4. Indian National Movement. 5. Indian Geography, Economy and Agriculture. 6. Natural Resources, Planning, Sustainable and Inclusive Development. 7. Natural Calamities and Disaster Management. 8. Human Resource Development Index of India. 9. Basic Knowledge of Indian Constitution - Salient features of Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy. The Union Executive – The President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, The Union Legislature – Parliament, The Judiciary – Supreme Court and High Court, State Government and Administration – Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Legislative Assembly, Panchayati Raj Institutions. 10. Human Rights – Meaning of Human Rights, Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), Human Rights and Duties in India, National Human Rights Commission. 11. Various aspects of Rural and Urban Development. 12. General Science- application of Science in day- to - day life. 13. Development and Environmental Problems- Main Problems related to development, population growth, environmental pollution, emission of greenhouse gases and measures to overcome the problems. Laws for environmental conservation. 14. Biotechnology and Health Issues: Biotechnology, development of vaccines against new diseases, genetically developed plants, regeneration of worn out and dead tissues and human organs, control of pollution using bacteria, biofuel. 15. Development of Science and Technology In India :
A. Energy and Water Resources: Energy crisis, energy conservation, conventional energy sources, renewable energy, types of Indian water resources, use and management.
B. Information, Communication Technology and Computers: Development of information and communication technology in India, benefits and adverse effects. Basic components and structure of computer and its uses.
Section II General Knowledge Related to Uttarakhand State
1. General Geography- Location and Extent, Structure and Relief, Climate and Drainage systems, Demography, Transport and Communication network. 2. History- (a) Ancient Period- Inhabiting races and tribal groups, Dynasties (Kuninda, Paurav and Katyuri). (b) Medieval Period – Later Katyuri, Chand and Panwar dynasties. (c) Modern Period- Gorkha and British Period, Post-Independence scenario. 3. Natural and Economic Resources- Water, Forest, Minerals, Livestock, Agriculture and Horticulture, Wild-life conservation, Parks and Sanctuaries 4. Political and Administrative Setup- Administrative setup at the State, District and Tehsil levels. 5. Education and Culture- Educational and Training Institutions, Dialects and Languages, Customs and Traditions, Festivals, and Fairs. 6. Social Reform Movements – Coolie Begar, Dola -palki, and Forest Movements. 7. Economic Development- Hydro-electricity, Industry, Horticulture, Tourism, and Herbal Industry development. 8. Developmental Plans– Scheduled Castes and Tribal Development planning. 9. Important Contemporary events. 10. Sports and Entertainment.
Section III: General Intelligence Test
Questions of verbal, non-verbal and analytical types, analogies, syllogism, similarities, differences, missing numbers, characters and sequences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, direction sense, coding –decoding, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, data representation and analysis, arithmetical number series. The test would also include questions designed to test the candidates’ ability to deal with abstract ideas, facts and figures, symbols and their relationships, arithmetical and numerical computations and other analytical, mathematical and quantitative functions.
Section IV: Language GENERAL ENGLISH
1. Use of Prepositions. 2. One Word substitution. 3. Use of Articles in English. 4. Common errors in English. 5. Idioms. 6. Conversion of one part of speech into another, e.g., Noun to Adjective, and the like. 7. Comprehension of a given passage in English (questions will be asked on the following topics). A- Synonyms. B- Antonyms. C- Hindi translation of a given underlined English Sentence. D- One more question will be also based on the comprehensive passage.
SECTION I: GENERAL STUDIES
1. Current events of National and International importance. 2. Sports and Entertainment. 3. Indian History (ancient, medieval, modern). 4. Indian National Movement. 5. Indian Geography, Economy and Agriculture. 6. Natural Resources, Planning, Sustainable and Inclusive Development. 7. Natural Calamities and Disaster Management. 8. Human Resource Development Index of India. 9. Basic Knowledge of Indian Constitution - Salient features of Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy. The Union Executive – The President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, The Union Legislature – Parliament, The Judiciary – Supreme Court and High Court, State Government and Administration – Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Legislative Assembly, Panchayati Raj Institutions. 10. Human Rights – Meaning of Human Rights, Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), Human Rights and Duties in India, National Human Rights Commission. 11. Various aspects of Rural and Urban Development. 12. General Science- application of Science in day- to - day life. 13. Development and Environmental Problems- Main Problems related to development, population growth, environmental pollution, emission of greenhouse gases and measures to overcome the problems. Laws for environmental conservation. 14. Biotechnology and Health Issues: Biotechnology, development of vaccines against new diseases, genetically developed plants, regeneration of worn out and dead tissues and human organs, control of pollution using bacteria, biofuel. 15. Development of Science and Technology In India :
A. Energy and Water Resources: Energy crisis, energy conservation, conventional energy sources, renewable energy, types of Indian water resources, use and management.
B. Information, Communication Technology and Computers: Development of information and communication technology in India, benefits and adverse effects. Basic components and structure of computer and its uses.
Section II General Knowledge Related to Uttarakhand State
1. General Geography- Location and Extent, Structure and Relief, Climate and Drainage systems, Demography, Transport and Communication network. 2. History- (a) Ancient Period- Inhabiting races and tribal groups, Dynasties (Kuninda, Paurav and Katyuri). (b) Medieval Period – Later Katyuri, Chand and Panwar dynasties. (c) Modern Period- Gorkha and British Period, Post-Independence scenario. 3. Natural and Economic Resources- Water, Forest, Minerals, Livestock, Agriculture and Horticulture, Wild-life conservation, Parks and Sanctuaries 4. Political and Administrative Setup- Administrative setup at the State, District and Tehsil levels. 5. Education and Culture- Educational and Training Institutions, Dialects and Languages, Customs and Traditions, Festivals, and Fairs. 6. Social Reform Movements – Coolie Begar, Dola -palki, and Forest Movements. 7. Economic Development- Hydro-electricity, Industry, Horticulture, Tourism, and Herbal Industry development. 8. Developmental Plans– Scheduled Castes and Tribal Development planning. 9. Important Contemporary events. 10. Sports and Entertainment.
Section III: General Intelligence Test
Questions of verbal, non-verbal and analytical types, analogies, syllogism, similarities, differences, missing numbers, characters and sequences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, direction sense, coding –decoding, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, data representation and analysis, arithmetical number series. The test would also include questions designed to test the candidates’ ability to deal with abstract ideas, facts and figures, symbols and their relationships, arithmetical and numerical computations and other analytical, mathematical and quantitative functions.
Section IV: Language GENERAL ENGLISH
1. Use of Prepositions. 2. One Word substitution. 3. Use of Articles in English. 4. Common errors in English. 5. Idioms. 6. Conversion of one part of speech into another, e.g., Noun to Adjective, and the like. 7. Comprehension of a given passage in English (questions will be asked on the following topics). A- Synonyms. B- Antonyms. C- Hindi translation of a given underlined English Sentence. D- One more question will be also based on the comprehensive passage.
1. Which place became the first capital of Panwar rulers of Garhwal ?
(a) Srinagar
(b) Joshimath
(c) Badhangarhi
(d) Chandpur Garhi
Ans: d
2. Name the famous cinema actor from Uttarakhand who was awarded for his best acting in France.
(a) Nirmal Pandey
(b) Prasoon Joshi
(c) Himani Shivapuri
(d) None of the above
Answer: Option A
3. When was sub-office of R.B.I. established in Uttarakhand ?
(a) 30th December, 2000
(b) 1st June, 2001
(c) 30th June, 2006
(d) 30th May, 2008
Answer: Option C
4. Which district is known as ‘Copper City’ ?
(a) Rudraprayag
(b) Pauri Garhwal
(c) Nainital
(d) Almora
Answer: Option D
5. Which district of Uttarakhand has the highest rural population as per Census of 2011 ?
(a) Udham Singh Nagar
(b) Dehradun
(c) Haridwar
(d) Nainital
Answer: Option C
6. In which district of Uttarakhand ‘Baghnath Temple’ is located ?
(a) Uttarkashi
(b) Rudraprayag
(c) Bageshwar
(d) Almora
Answer: Option C
7. During the period of ‘Chand dynasty’ in Uttarakhand the land owner was called as :
(a) Khayakar
(b) Sirtan
(c) Thatwan
(d) Dhanti
Answer: Option C
8. Which district of Uttarakhand produces maximum sugarcane ?
(a) Haridwar
(b) Dehradun
(c) Nainital
(d) Udham Singh Nagar
Answer: Option D
9. Chipko Movement was first started from the district of
(a) Uttarkashi
(b) Tehri
(c) Chamoli
(d) Almora
Answer: Option C
10. Which district of Uttarakhand has highest number of Development Blocks ?
(a) Pauri-Garhwal
(b) Almora
(c) Pithoragarh
(d) Uttarkashi
Answer: Option A
11. On which date the name Uttaranchal was changed to Uttarakhand ?
(a) 9th November, 2001
(b) 10th February, 2004
(c) 1st January, 2007
(d) 9th November, 2010
Answer: Option C
12. In Uttarakhand, the revenue police system was introduced in
(a) 1860
(b) 1865
(c) 1874
(d) 1892
Answer: Option C
13. When was the reservation quota for women in Panchayats increased from 33% to 50% in Uttarakhand ?
(a) 2001
(b) 2003
(c) 2005
(d) 2008
Answer: Option D
14. Bugyals are
(a) a tribe of Uttarakhand
(b) the plain area covered by snow
(c) the grass field in high Himalayan area
(d) a range of mountain of Bunder Poonchh
Answer: Option C
15. Nainital lake is situated in the State of–
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Uttarakhand
(D) Jammu and Kashmir
Ans : (C)
16. Which district of Uttarakhand has the lowest female literacy rate as per the Census of 2011 ?
(a) Udham Singh Nagar
(b) Tehri Garhwal
(c) Rudraprayag
(d) Uttarkashi
Ans: b
17. The chief deity worshipped at Katarmall temple is
(a) Shiva
(b) Vishnu
(c) Sun
(d) Durga
Ans: c
18. Which one of the following tree species comprises the highest percentage of forest area of Uttarakhand ?
(a) Oak
(b) Pine
(c) Sal
(d) Deodar-Fir
Ans: b
19. The ancient Kiratas are identified with
(a) Jaunsaris
(b) Tharus
(c) Ranwaltas
(d) Rajis
Ans: d
20. Amoghbhuti was the ruler of
(a) Yaudheya dynasty
(b) Pal dynasty
(c) Kushana dynasty
(d) Kuninda dynasty
Ans: d
21. ‘Kartikeypur’ an old capital city, was associated with
(a) Chand rulers of Kumaun
(b) Raikas rulers of Pithoragarh area
(c) Parmar rulers of Garhwal
(d) Katyuri rulers of Kumaun
Ans: d
22. The famous Vishu fair is celebrated in
(a) Champavat
(b) Almora
(c) Jaunsar-Bavar
(d) Pauri
Ans: c
23. Which of the following tax/duty is not levied by the Government of Uttarakhand ?
(a) Trade Tax
(b) Income-Tax
(c) Entertainment Tax
(d) Excise Duty
Ans: b
24. Chandraprabha Aitwal is known for
(a) Music
(b) Mountaineering
(c) Cricket
(d) Literature
Ans: b
25. In which districts of Uttarakhand magnesite ore deposits are prominently located ?
(a) Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal and Almora
(b) Bageshwar, Chamoli and Pithoragarh
(c) Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag and Nainital
(d) Bageshwar, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar
Ans: b
26. Which fair of Uttarakhand is known as ‘Bagwaal’ ?
(a) Bageshwar fair
(b) Nanda Devi fair
(c) Kumbh fair
(d) Devi Dhura fair
Ans: d
27. What is the sex-ratio in Uttarakhand as per the Census – 2011 ?
(a) 1000 : 960
(b) 1000 : 965
(c) 1000 : 963
(d) 1000 : 970
Ans: c
28. Which movement was launched under the leadership of Jayanand Bharti ?
(a) Coolie Begaar System
(b) Anti-liquor Movement
(c) Dola-Palki Movement
(d) Gaadi-Sadak Movement
Ans: c
29. Which one among the following is the oldest Cantonment of Uttarakhand ?
(a) Ranikhet
(b) Lansdown
(c) Almora
(d) Roorkee
Ans: c
30. Which British traveller discovered Nainital ?
(a) Henry Ramsay
(b) E. Gardner
(c) E.T. Atkinson
(d) P. Barron
Ans: d
31. In which year did the Princely State of Tehri merge with Indian Union ?
(a) 1947
(b) 1948
(c) 1949
(d) 1950
Ans: c
32. The district having the lowest geographical area in Uttarakhand is
(a) Bageshwar
(b) Champawat
(c) Rudraprayag
(d) Udham Singh Nagar
Ans: b
33. In which district of Uttarakhand is Lippulekh Pass situated ?
(a) Uttarkashi
(b) Bageshwar
(c) Rudraprayag
(d) Pithoragarh
Ans: d
34. The districts with highest and lowest population (2011 Census) respectively in Uttarakhand are
(a) Haridwar & Rudraprayag
(b) Dehradun & Champawat
(c) Udham Singh Nagar & Bageshwar
(d) Nainital & Chamoli
Ans: a
35.At which of the following towns the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi combines to form River Ganga?
(a) Haridwar
(b) Rishikesh
(c) Rudraprayag
(d) Devprayag
Ans: d
(a) Srinagar
(b) Joshimath
(c) Badhangarhi
(d) Chandpur Garhi
Ans: d
2. Name the famous cinema actor from Uttarakhand who was awarded for his best acting in France.
(a) Nirmal Pandey
(b) Prasoon Joshi
(c) Himani Shivapuri
(d) None of the above
Answer: Option A
3. When was sub-office of R.B.I. established in Uttarakhand ?
(a) 30th December, 2000
(b) 1st June, 2001
(c) 30th June, 2006
(d) 30th May, 2008
Answer: Option C
4. Which district is known as ‘Copper City’ ?
(a) Rudraprayag
(b) Pauri Garhwal
(c) Nainital
(d) Almora
Answer: Option D
5. Which district of Uttarakhand has the highest rural population as per Census of 2011 ?
(a) Udham Singh Nagar
(b) Dehradun
(c) Haridwar
(d) Nainital
Answer: Option C
6. In which district of Uttarakhand ‘Baghnath Temple’ is located ?
(a) Uttarkashi
(b) Rudraprayag
(c) Bageshwar
(d) Almora
Answer: Option C
7. During the period of ‘Chand dynasty’ in Uttarakhand the land owner was called as :
(a) Khayakar
(b) Sirtan
(c) Thatwan
(d) Dhanti
Answer: Option C
8. Which district of Uttarakhand produces maximum sugarcane ?
(a) Haridwar
(b) Dehradun
(c) Nainital
(d) Udham Singh Nagar
Answer: Option D
9. Chipko Movement was first started from the district of
(a) Uttarkashi
(b) Tehri
(c) Chamoli
(d) Almora
Answer: Option C
10. Which district of Uttarakhand has highest number of Development Blocks ?
(a) Pauri-Garhwal
(b) Almora
(c) Pithoragarh
(d) Uttarkashi
Answer: Option A
11. On which date the name Uttaranchal was changed to Uttarakhand ?
(a) 9th November, 2001
(b) 10th February, 2004
(c) 1st January, 2007
(d) 9th November, 2010
Answer: Option C
12. In Uttarakhand, the revenue police system was introduced in
(a) 1860
(b) 1865
(c) 1874
(d) 1892
Answer: Option C
13. When was the reservation quota for women in Panchayats increased from 33% to 50% in Uttarakhand ?
(a) 2001
(b) 2003
(c) 2005
(d) 2008
Answer: Option D
14. Bugyals are
(a) a tribe of Uttarakhand
(b) the plain area covered by snow
(c) the grass field in high Himalayan area
(d) a range of mountain of Bunder Poonchh
Answer: Option C
15. Nainital lake is situated in the State of–
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Uttarakhand
(D) Jammu and Kashmir
Ans : (C)
16. Which district of Uttarakhand has the lowest female literacy rate as per the Census of 2011 ?
(a) Udham Singh Nagar
(b) Tehri Garhwal
(c) Rudraprayag
(d) Uttarkashi
Ans: b
17. The chief deity worshipped at Katarmall temple is
(a) Shiva
(b) Vishnu
(c) Sun
(d) Durga
Ans: c
18. Which one of the following tree species comprises the highest percentage of forest area of Uttarakhand ?
(a) Oak
(b) Pine
(c) Sal
(d) Deodar-Fir
Ans: b
19. The ancient Kiratas are identified with
(a) Jaunsaris
(b) Tharus
(c) Ranwaltas
(d) Rajis
Ans: d
20. Amoghbhuti was the ruler of
(a) Yaudheya dynasty
(b) Pal dynasty
(c) Kushana dynasty
(d) Kuninda dynasty
Ans: d
21. ‘Kartikeypur’ an old capital city, was associated with
(a) Chand rulers of Kumaun
(b) Raikas rulers of Pithoragarh area
(c) Parmar rulers of Garhwal
(d) Katyuri rulers of Kumaun
Ans: d
22. The famous Vishu fair is celebrated in
(a) Champavat
(b) Almora
(c) Jaunsar-Bavar
(d) Pauri
Ans: c
23. Which of the following tax/duty is not levied by the Government of Uttarakhand ?
(a) Trade Tax
(b) Income-Tax
(c) Entertainment Tax
(d) Excise Duty
Ans: b
24. Chandraprabha Aitwal is known for
(a) Music
(b) Mountaineering
(c) Cricket
(d) Literature
Ans: b
25. In which districts of Uttarakhand magnesite ore deposits are prominently located ?
(a) Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal and Almora
(b) Bageshwar, Chamoli and Pithoragarh
(c) Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag and Nainital
(d) Bageshwar, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar
Ans: b
26. Which fair of Uttarakhand is known as ‘Bagwaal’ ?
(a) Bageshwar fair
(b) Nanda Devi fair
(c) Kumbh fair
(d) Devi Dhura fair
Ans: d
27. What is the sex-ratio in Uttarakhand as per the Census – 2011 ?
(a) 1000 : 960
(b) 1000 : 965
(c) 1000 : 963
(d) 1000 : 970
Ans: c
28. Which movement was launched under the leadership of Jayanand Bharti ?
(a) Coolie Begaar System
(b) Anti-liquor Movement
(c) Dola-Palki Movement
(d) Gaadi-Sadak Movement
Ans: c
29. Which one among the following is the oldest Cantonment of Uttarakhand ?
(a) Ranikhet
(b) Lansdown
(c) Almora
(d) Roorkee
Ans: c
30. Which British traveller discovered Nainital ?
(a) Henry Ramsay
(b) E. Gardner
(c) E.T. Atkinson
(d) P. Barron
Ans: d
31. In which year did the Princely State of Tehri merge with Indian Union ?
(a) 1947
(b) 1948
(c) 1949
(d) 1950
Ans: c
32. The district having the lowest geographical area in Uttarakhand is
(a) Bageshwar
(b) Champawat
(c) Rudraprayag
(d) Udham Singh Nagar
Ans: b
33. In which district of Uttarakhand is Lippulekh Pass situated ?
(a) Uttarkashi
(b) Bageshwar
(c) Rudraprayag
(d) Pithoragarh
Ans: d
34. The districts with highest and lowest population (2011 Census) respectively in Uttarakhand are
(a) Haridwar & Rudraprayag
(b) Dehradun & Champawat
(c) Udham Singh Nagar & Bageshwar
(d) Nainital & Chamoli
Ans: a
35.At which of the following towns the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi combines to form River Ganga?
(a) Haridwar
(b) Rishikesh
(c) Rudraprayag
(d) Devprayag
Ans: d
36. Which of the following National Parks of Uttarakhand has been included in ‘Project Tiger Scheme’ in 2016 ?
(a) Govind National Park (b) Gangotri National Park
(c) Rajaji National Park (d) Corbett National Park
Ans: C
37. Where in Uttarakhand is the ‘Kaliasaur Landslide Zone’ situated ?
(a) Between Chamba and Narendra Nagar
(b) Between Kotdwara and Dogadda
(c) Between Agastyamuni and Guptkashi
(d) Between Srinagar and Rudra Prayag
Ans: D
38. Which association shows correct sequence of sanctuaries from west to east location in Uttarakhand ?
(a) Kedarnath-Askot-Nanda Devi-Binsar
(b) Kedarnath-Nanda Devi-Askot-Binsar
(c) Kedarnath-Nanda Devi-Binsar-Askot
(d) Nanda Devi- Kedarnath-Binsar-Askot
Ans: C
39. How many members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttarakhand ?
(a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 (d) 7
Ans: B
40. How many nominated members are there in the Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand (2016) ?
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
Ans: A
41. The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration is located in
(a) Delhi (b) Nainital (c) Mussoorie (d) Hyderabad
Ans: C
42. Who was the first Chairman of Uttarakhand Public Service Commission ?
(a) Shri A.P. Navani (b) Shri A.K. Dass
(c) Lt. Gen. G.S. Negi (d) Lt. Gen. M.C. Bhandari
Ans: A
43. Who among the following was the Lady Governor of Uttarakhand ?
(a) Ms. Kamla Beniwal (b) Ms. Mridula Sinha
(c) Ms. Margret Alva (d) Ms. Sheila Dikshit
Ans: C
44. In the Budget for the year 2016-17 of the State of Uttarakhand, which of the following items has been allotted the highest amount ?
(a) School Education (b) Agricultural Development
(c) Industrial Development (d) Roads Construction
Ans: A
45. The biggest Hydro-Electric Project of Uttarakhand State is :
(a) Sharda Project (b) Khadori Project (c) Pathari Project (d) Tehri Project
Ans: D
46. ‘HARELA’ festival of Uttarakhand is related to
(a) Plantation (b) Folk Dance
(c) Animal Husbandry (d) None of the above
Ans: A
47. Which of the following airport of Uttarakhand is most operational ?
(a) Pantnagar (b) Gauchar (c) Jolly Grant (d) Bharkot
Ans: C
48. Which one of the following shrines of Uttarakhand was visited by maximum number of tourists in the year 2015 ?
(a) Yamnotri (b) Gangotri (c) Kedarnath (d) Badrinath
Ans: D
49. Which of the following districts of Uttarakhand has the lowest population as per the 2011 Census ?
(a) Rudraprayag (b) Bageshwar (c) Champawat (d) Chamoli
Ans: A
50. The training centre of the Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board is located at
(a) Dehradun (b) Rishikesh (c) Kalsi (d) Haridwar
Ans: A
51. In Uttarakhand, Oak-Rhododendron are characteristic plants of
(a) Sub-tropical forest (b) Sub-alpine forest
(c) Temperate forest (d) All of the above
Ans: C
52. What is the historical name of Uttarakashi ?
(a) Govishan (b) Gangadwar (c) Brahmpur (d) Barahat
Ans: D
53. Which one of the following is not the ancient race of Uttarakhand ?
(a) Yaksha (b) Nag (c) Khasi (d) Kinnar
Ans: C
54. Which of the following district of Uttarakhand state offers “Lord Curzon Trekking Trail” ?
(a) Uttarkashi (b) Rudraprayag (c) Tehri (d) Chamoli
Ans: D
55. Gauchar Mela of Uttarakhand state is a
(a) Cultural fair (b) Trade fair (c) Religious fair (d) None of the above
Ans: B
56. The Uttarakhand Himalaya lies between which of the two river basins ?
(a) Yamuna and Kali (b) Satluj and Gori (c) Satluj and Kali (d) Yamuna and Gori
Ans: C
57. In Uttarakhand, schemes for women welfare is
(a) Sabala Yojana (b) Matritva Sahyog Yojana (c) Swadhar (d) All of the above
Ans: D
58. According to 2011 Census the least densely populated district in Uttarakhand is
(a) Uttarkashi (b) Chamoli (c) Pithoragarh (d) Champawat
Ans: A
59. Who among the following women are associated with the Uttarakhand State Movement ?
(a) Belmati Chauhan (b) Hansa Dhanai (c) Susheela Baluni (d) All of the above
Ans: D
60. According to Census of India (2011), what is the sex ratio in Uttarakhand ?
(a) 763 (b) 1063 (c) 863 (d) 963
Ans: C
61. For word ‘Uttaranchal’, the word ‘Uttarakhand’ was substituted by Uttaranchal (Alteration of Name) Act in the year
(a) 2001 (b) 2003 (c) 2005 (d) 2006
Ans: D
(a) Govind National Park (b) Gangotri National Park
(c) Rajaji National Park (d) Corbett National Park
Ans: C
37. Where in Uttarakhand is the ‘Kaliasaur Landslide Zone’ situated ?
(a) Between Chamba and Narendra Nagar
(b) Between Kotdwara and Dogadda
(c) Between Agastyamuni and Guptkashi
(d) Between Srinagar and Rudra Prayag
Ans: D
38. Which association shows correct sequence of sanctuaries from west to east location in Uttarakhand ?
(a) Kedarnath-Askot-Nanda Devi-Binsar
(b) Kedarnath-Nanda Devi-Askot-Binsar
(c) Kedarnath-Nanda Devi-Binsar-Askot
(d) Nanda Devi- Kedarnath-Binsar-Askot
Ans: C
39. How many members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttarakhand ?
(a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 (d) 7
Ans: B
40. How many nominated members are there in the Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand (2016) ?
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
Ans: A
41. The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration is located in
(a) Delhi (b) Nainital (c) Mussoorie (d) Hyderabad
Ans: C
42. Who was the first Chairman of Uttarakhand Public Service Commission ?
(a) Shri A.P. Navani (b) Shri A.K. Dass
(c) Lt. Gen. G.S. Negi (d) Lt. Gen. M.C. Bhandari
Ans: A
43. Who among the following was the Lady Governor of Uttarakhand ?
(a) Ms. Kamla Beniwal (b) Ms. Mridula Sinha
(c) Ms. Margret Alva (d) Ms. Sheila Dikshit
Ans: C
44. In the Budget for the year 2016-17 of the State of Uttarakhand, which of the following items has been allotted the highest amount ?
(a) School Education (b) Agricultural Development
(c) Industrial Development (d) Roads Construction
Ans: A
45. The biggest Hydro-Electric Project of Uttarakhand State is :
(a) Sharda Project (b) Khadori Project (c) Pathari Project (d) Tehri Project
Ans: D
46. ‘HARELA’ festival of Uttarakhand is related to
(a) Plantation (b) Folk Dance
(c) Animal Husbandry (d) None of the above
Ans: A
47. Which of the following airport of Uttarakhand is most operational ?
(a) Pantnagar (b) Gauchar (c) Jolly Grant (d) Bharkot
Ans: C
48. Which one of the following shrines of Uttarakhand was visited by maximum number of tourists in the year 2015 ?
(a) Yamnotri (b) Gangotri (c) Kedarnath (d) Badrinath
Ans: D
49. Which of the following districts of Uttarakhand has the lowest population as per the 2011 Census ?
(a) Rudraprayag (b) Bageshwar (c) Champawat (d) Chamoli
Ans: A
50. The training centre of the Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board is located at
(a) Dehradun (b) Rishikesh (c) Kalsi (d) Haridwar
Ans: A
51. In Uttarakhand, Oak-Rhododendron are characteristic plants of
(a) Sub-tropical forest (b) Sub-alpine forest
(c) Temperate forest (d) All of the above
Ans: C
52. What is the historical name of Uttarakashi ?
(a) Govishan (b) Gangadwar (c) Brahmpur (d) Barahat
Ans: D
53. Which one of the following is not the ancient race of Uttarakhand ?
(a) Yaksha (b) Nag (c) Khasi (d) Kinnar
Ans: C
54. Which of the following district of Uttarakhand state offers “Lord Curzon Trekking Trail” ?
(a) Uttarkashi (b) Rudraprayag (c) Tehri (d) Chamoli
Ans: D
55. Gauchar Mela of Uttarakhand state is a
(a) Cultural fair (b) Trade fair (c) Religious fair (d) None of the above
Ans: B
56. The Uttarakhand Himalaya lies between which of the two river basins ?
(a) Yamuna and Kali (b) Satluj and Gori (c) Satluj and Kali (d) Yamuna and Gori
Ans: C
57. In Uttarakhand, schemes for women welfare is
(a) Sabala Yojana (b) Matritva Sahyog Yojana (c) Swadhar (d) All of the above
Ans: D
58. According to 2011 Census the least densely populated district in Uttarakhand is
(a) Uttarkashi (b) Chamoli (c) Pithoragarh (d) Champawat
Ans: A
59. Who among the following women are associated with the Uttarakhand State Movement ?
(a) Belmati Chauhan (b) Hansa Dhanai (c) Susheela Baluni (d) All of the above
Ans: D
60. According to Census of India (2011), what is the sex ratio in Uttarakhand ?
(a) 763 (b) 1063 (c) 863 (d) 963
Ans: C
61. For word ‘Uttaranchal’, the word ‘Uttarakhand’ was substituted by Uttaranchal (Alteration of Name) Act in the year
(a) 2001 (b) 2003 (c) 2005 (d) 2006
Ans: D